Indigenous Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Study the ongoing existence and resistance of Indigenous peoples. Learn how to work respectfully and productively with Indigenous communities and organizations. Combine Indigenous ways of knowing and learning with perspectives found in other disciplines. Practice intercultural understanding on campus, in community and on the land.

This program is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. A field-based course is required.

Careers

• Activist
• Archivist
• Children’s rights advocate
• Community educator and advocate
• Community liaison officer
• Community-industry liaison
• Cultural advisor
• Cultural resources manager
• Employment equity officer
• Government agency worker
• Indigenous issues consultant
• International aid worker
• Non-profit organization director
• Political aid or advisor
• Public policy analyst
• Social program manager

Admission

Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Select Humanities: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.

Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.

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